Heat hot after Jalen Rose

It seems the Pistons are not the only team at the top of the Eastern Conference vying for Jalen Rose's services.

October 30, South Florida Sun-Sentinel: considering the Heat made a September run at Bonzi Wells, and considering Riley prides himself on rehabilitating the images of veteran castoffs, there appears to be more than smoke here.

Also consider there were conditioning concerns in New York, and that by adding Rose, Riley would have to discard a ready-to-go option with more long-term upside, such as Robert Hite or Chris Quinn.

Under the waiver process, Rose cannot sign with another team until midday Wednesday. Detroit also is said to be interested, and Denver could provide ample playing time.

But with the Heat in a win-now mode, it could be win-win short-term partnership for both Rose and the Heat.